Banchero, still a marvel: with 21 points and a lot of class he makes Duke win

Demonstration of strength. Paolo Banchero once again showcases all his talent, contributing to the 88-73 with which his Duke beats NC State at home for victory number 14 in 16 seasonal games. In front of the crazy fans of the Cameron Indoor Stadium, the home of the Blue Devils, the team of coach Krzyzewski cancels the ambitions of the opponents (9 won and 9 lost this season) by dominating close to the basket after a shy start. Banchero closes with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and is one of the main reasons for the triumph of the boys of coach K, even if the limelight is taken by Mark Williams, center in the second year who closes with a masterful show with 19 points , 11 rebounds and 8 blocks.

the progress of paolo

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Banchero continues with important progress in his double mission: to help Duke win as many games as possible and to keep NBA watchers at attention in the race for the first call to the next Draft. He does it with his personality and maturity, always knowing how to do the right thing at the right time. Paolo dominates under the basket for most of the match together with Williams, dominates with his athleticism and with the ball in hand in the final in which NC State tries the comeback after being also at -17. And he also makes himself felt in defense, where he has all the characteristics to be decisive, as he demonstrates in the final minutes. It is that complete package that NBA likes so much, that idea that would already be able to make the difference among professionals. Even though he’s 19 and this is his 16th college game.

the match

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Duke starts slowly and goes under 15-8 at the start, but when Banchero is released he accelerates and takes control of the match, with the future blue sealing the 45-36 Blue Devils of the interval with a dunk. Paolo continues to lend a hand in the second half, letting Williams shine but never forgetting to give his contribution, especially near the opponent’s basket. With 13’22 “from the end Banchero crushes 60-43 and Duke feels safe, but NC State tries to make the final more interesting and goes back under 10 points before being pushed back, with Duke relying on maturity of Paul. For a new victory. And another match in which the future blue has shown once more why he is spoken of as the first overall choice in the June draft.

banchero’s statistics

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21 points (8/11 from two, 5/8 free throws), 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, 1 steal in 33 ‘.